SCR 2 – FINAL VERSION
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2012 SESSION
08/03
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 2
A RESOLUTION regarding the White Mountain National Forest.
SPONSORS: Sen. Bradley, Dist 3; Sen. Gallus, Dist 1; Rep. Chandler, Carr 1; Rep. Bettencourt, Rock 4
COMMITTEE: Energy and Natural Resources
This concurrent resolution urges the United States Forest Service to make certain improvements to the White Mountain National Forest.
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12-2837
08/03
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twelve
A RESOLUTION regarding the White Mountain National Forest.
Whereas, the White Mountain National Forest is of both important natural value and economic value to the state of New Hampshire; and
Whereas, hikers, nature enthusiasts, outdoorsmen and women, mineral collectors, campers, skiers, snowshoers, and many other tourists come to New Hampshire to experience the White Mountain National Forest; and
Whereas, the Kancamagus Scenic Byway is considered one of the top fall-foliage destinations for visitors from all over the world; and
Whereas, proper management of the White Mountain National Forest is vital to its continued enjoyment for many generations to come; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:
That the general court finds that, in order to encourage the safety and public access to the White Mountain National Forest, the United States Forest Service practice of trail blazing in designated wilderness should be permitted; and
That the general court finds that, in order to encourage safety and public access to the White Mountain National Forest, the United States Forest Service should, whenever possible, repair all existing bridges, including the foot bridge over the East Branch of the Pemigewasset River on the Thoreau Falls Trail and not remove bridges when removal costs more than repair; and
That the general court finds that, in order to enhance wilderness experience and solitude, the United States Forest Services should remove all debris and trash remaining at the site of the former Pemigewasset Bridge near the Bondcliff Trail; and
That the general court finds that, in order to enhance safety and public access to the White Mountain National Forest, the United States Forest Service should not close hiking trails unless a demonstrable hazard exists which cannot be repaired; and
That the general court finds that, in order to enhance public access to the White Mountain National Forest, the United States Forest Service should not close areas that have historically been used as tent sites; and
That copies of this resolution shall be delivered within 30 days of its passage to every member of the New Hampshire congressional delegation, the administration of the White Mountain National Forest, and all district rangers of the White Mountain National Forest.
Approved: May 15, 2012